Thread: Soooo, new Chinese visa requirements?

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Beijing Soon to Allow "72-Hour Transit Without Visa"

By Leon Zheng, WCARN.com | Dec. 05, 2012
Starting from Jan. 1, 2013, foreign passengers from 45 countries or regions, with a third country visa and flight ticket, will be able to enjoy the new policy of "72-hour Transit Without Visa (TWOV)" when transiting through Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
The following is the list of the countries and regions that the "72-hour Transit Without Visa" policy is applied:
Twenty four European Schengen countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland;
Seven other European countries: Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine;
Six American countries: the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile;
Two Oceania countries: Australia, and New Zealand;
Six Asian countries: Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar."

Obviously, you still need refundable tickets and hotel/itinerary, but no cost to you!